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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The Department of Family, Health Promotion and Life Course (FPL) of the Pan American Health Organization promotes, coordinates and implements technical cooperation at the regional, sub regional and country levels, emphasizing the central role of the family and community to foster a culture of health promotion and protection in which health is a social value and a human right. FPL focuses on the development and implementation of programs for women and men’s health; sexual and reproductive health; maternal and neonatal health; the integrated health and development of children and adolescents; the health of aging populations; food and nutrition; comprehensive family immunization and leads innovative, inter-sectoral and strategic efforts to address the social determinants of health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Family, Health Promotion and Life Course (FPL), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Comprehensive Family Immunization (FPL/IM), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

a) Provide support for the implementation of activities related to the Global Polio Endgame Plan 2019-2023, as defined by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in the context of the Americas Region;

b) Collaborate and support the adaptation of the Global Polio Surveillance Action Plan, 2018-2020 to the context in the Region of the Americas;

c) Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Regional Polio Endgame Plan 2019-2020 and the Regional Polio Surveillance Action Plan 2018-2020;

d) Review and analyze the surveillance information of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) submitted on a weekly basis by Member States through the Integrated Surveillance Information System;

e) Conduct the annual risk assessment for polio importation or emergence of vaccine derived polio virus in the Region.

f) Support planning, budgeting and monitoring activities related to the polio eradication certification process in the Americas;

g) Support resource mobilization for polio vaccination and surveillance activities to be conducted in high and medium risk countries;

h) Prepare technical reports for the Regional Polio Certification Committee (RCC) on the status of the polio eradication in the Region;

i) Provide support to develop and document good practices and lessons learned in the Region for sustaining polio elimination and certification process;

j) Support the planning and organization of the annual Vaccination Week in the Americas;

k) Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: A bachelor’s degree in a health or social science or in any of the areas related to the functions of the position, from a recognized university.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO, only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience:

Essential: Five years of combined national and international experience in the field of health planning, project management, epidemiology, disease prevention and control programs or in the administration of health services related to communicable diseases.

SKILLS:

PAHO Competencies:

– Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.

– Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Relates well to diversity in others and capitalizes on such diversity. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.

– Teamwork: Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve and build rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team’s successes and shortcomings.

– Communication: Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience. Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers. Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., power-point presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans). Shares information openly with colleagues and transfers knowledge, as needed.

– Creating an empowering and motivating environment: Manages individual and team’s projects and ensures that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clearly defined, understood and accepted. Focuses on carrying out own managerial responsibilities, applying situational management style appropriate to the circumstances; provides staff with regular feedback, recognizes good performance and addresses performance issues. Encourages and motivates colleagues/staff to achieve individual and team’s objectives; shows confidence in staff where necessary and encourages initiative.

– Knowing and managing yourself: Remains productive even in an environment where information or direction is not available, and when facing challenges; recovers quickly from setbacks, where necessary. Manages stress positively; remains positive and productive even under pressure; does not transfer stress to others. Seeks informal and/or formal learning opportunities for personal and professional development; systematically learns new competencies and skills useful for job; takes advantage of learning opportunities to fill competencies and skill gaps.

– Producing results: Prioritizes work, monitors own progress against objectives and adapts plans as required; communicates adjustments as necessary. Acts proactively and stimulates action as needed; handles problems effectively and constructively. Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs. Works independently to produce new results and sets own time lines effectively and efficiently. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project’s expected results. Makes proposals for improving processes as required and takes responsibility for own work and/or actions, as necessary.

Technical Expertise:

– Theoretical and practical knowledge of public health policy, financing, program planning and evaluation, and disciplines related to results-based management, policy analysis and planning.

– Practical knowledge and skills in planning, implementation, and monitoring of program activities; demonstrated ability to organize meetings, workshops or events.

– Strong research and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams with tight schedules.

– Strong skills in assessment and analysis of data.

– Ability to create and advocate innovative approaches to facilitate and enhance project management capacity, as well as monitoring of these processes.

– Strong professional oral and writing skills including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

Languages:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Project, SPSS and Epi-Info would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

Monthly Salary: (Net of taxes)

US$3,943.50

Post Adjustment:

US$1,877.11 This amount is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.